How often do you pump your tyres?
woodford2barbican
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I ask, as I pumped mine on Monday up to 120 psi and when I went to pump them this morning they were running at 90psi.
Should I be pumping them every day?
Should I be pumping them every day?
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I do mine once a week. Supposed to be Sunday evening, but it's often Tuesday morning before I get round to it0
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Im a lazy git, every couple of weeks does fine for me normally get down to 80-90 by then. Ive probably gone a month without pumping them up at times... If im feeling particularly conscientious I might pump them up once a week by then Ive normally only lost 10psi.0
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Once a week, sometimes more often, but then I can sometimes do quite a lot of mileage.0
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I usually just give a "pinch" test. If they're showing signs of going soft, I'll pump them up. I did check them with the gauge at the w/e. It must have been at least a month since I last did this. I found they were still at full pressure!FCN 7 (4 weekdays)
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There is an old cyclist called Leigh (not me!)
Who's pedalling's a blur to see
So fast is his action
The Lorenz Contraction
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That reminds me, mine are like marshmallow at the mo'
When I remember-probably every 2 weeks or so
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
Every day. Generally don't need much but rather they are spot-on.0
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So is it because I am a fatboy that they lost so much pressure over the space of day?0
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woodford2barbican wrote:So is it because I am a fatboy that they lost so much pressure over the space of day?
I reckon its more likely time to try some different inner tubes.0 -
I find from top pressure losing about 10-15psi is easy (plus early morning fumbles with the valve can lose some before you even start) but after that it is slower.0
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I saw someone biking along with a track pump in their pannier the other day
That's taking it a little too far, wouldn't you say?
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
I'll pinch test before every ride. When I'm riding regularly :roll: I pressure test with a digital gauge every weekend... decide from there.0
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Not often enough evidently :oops:
As in, at all.
Ever. Since I got it.
In my defence they are still fairly hard, I do squeeze them to check2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'
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+1 for 'almost never'.
I think I've added air to the winter tires once since I put them on in November. I've actually lowered the pressure a couple times (most recently to ~40 psi) to better deal with ice and snow.0 -
I have just bitten the bullet and ordered a Joe Blow track pump from Halfords to collect tonight!2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'
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Ah, 120 PSI all round.
All is well with the world She's gonna FLY next time I go out, I can't believe how 'soft' they can get and still seem OK.
Anyone know why we use Presta valves rather than good ol' universal Schrader?2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'
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2 I'd guess at:
Prestas need a smaller hole through a narrow rim
Why would you need a spring valve when theres all that (120psi) air pressure behind?0 -
At least once a week0
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Gambatte wrote:2 I'd guess at:
Prestas need a smaller hole through a narrow rim
Why would you need a spring valve when theres all that (120psi) air pressure behind?
Well they make sense to me!2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'
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All through the winter I hardly checked my tyres at all but I should have done because I'd been riding on an under inflated rear tyre causing it to eventually wear through to the canvas ! I keep my expensive-o tyres on my nice bike rock hard though because I can't afford to replace them that frequently.It's all good.0
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Hardly ever! I did it the other day though... I have a floor pump with a wee dial on, very useful.0